Constellations Quiz - MSN Encarta

This group of seven stars in the shape of a large cup with a long handle is known as:

The Big Dipper

Capricorn

Cassiopeia

The Little Dipper

Named for a famous hunter in Greek mythology, this constellation is the brightest constellation in the winter sky, and includes eight bright stars in the shape of an hourglass:

Hercules

Perseus

Orion

Aries

The constellation Pegasus is named for what famous creature from Greek mythology?

Minotaur

Medusa

Sphinx

Winged horse

Cygnus, a constellation made of two rows of stars that appear to form the shape of a flying swan, is also known as:

The Southern Cross

Eridanus

The Northern Cross

Ophiuchus

Which constellation is associated with the term "dog days," referring to midsummer?

Sirius

Canis Major

Dog Star

Keanu

Also called the Wagoner or Charioteer, this kite-shaped constellation in the northern sky is mainly known as:

Auriga

Capella

Epsilon Aurigae

Menkalinan

This irregularly shaped constellation thought to resemble a serpent is located near the celestial equator; it was originally recorded by the early Alexandrian astronomer Ptolemy in his Almagest:

Cepheus

Hydra

Corona Borealis

Scorpio

The constellation Perseus, named for the mortal hero of Greek mythology, is appropriately located in the northern hemisphere near which other constellations?

Odysseus and the Sirens

Venus and Adonis

Zeus and Hera

Andromeda and Cassiopeia

Which constellation is situated above the Antarctic Circle and is visible in its entirety as far north as latitude 25° North:

Draco

Southern Cross

Crater

Virgo

This constellation represents the ship of the Argonauts, the heroic crew from Greek mythology who sailed off to obtain the Golden Fleece:

Argo

Carina

Puppis

Vela